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Chris McHallem
London, England
Born in 1960, Christopher McHallem is a British actor, writer, musician and director who began his career in 1977 with the punk rock/post-punk band the Transmitters under the pseudonym "Dexter O'Brian". He left the band shortly after its formation to pursue a career in acting and his best known role is arguably that of roadie Rod Norman in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 1987 to 1990.
Screen work
Movies & roles
A Merry Scottish ChristmasAngus RyanThe CellarJohn Fetherson (Voice)The Green KnightLord in WaitingForever in My HeartPaulSweetness in the BellyImmigration OfficerIn for the KillNarratorFrankParamedicLoving Miss HattoDetectiveHouse of BoysFrank's FatherSherlock Holmes and the Baker Street IrregularsFootmanBecoming JaneMr. CurtisBreakfast on PlutoPunterGirl with a Pearl EarringGriet's FatherWhen Brendan Met TrudyMale ChoristorSt. Patrick: The Irish LegendAuxiliusSt. IvesGautierBlack Velvet BandShut-EyeBravePremier Boelgaxof (archive footage)Edward IIThugHardwarePremier BoelgaxofThe Love ChildBarman